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    Fishfinder 400C owner’ s manual[...]

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    © 2006, 2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA T el. (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020 Fax (913) 397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Ind ustria l Est ate, Rom sey , SO51 9DL, U K T el . +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside t he UK) 0808 2380000 (within [...]

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    Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual i I ntroductIon I ntroductIon The Fishnder 400C is a full-featured, color sonar that offers a choice of display styles, a dual beam or dual frequency option, and more. Fishnder 400C T ips and Shortcuts • Press HOME from any screen to return to the Home screen. • Press MENU from any of the main screens to[...]

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    ii Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual I ntroductIon t able of c ontents Introduction ........................................................................... i Fishnder 400C Tips and Shortcuts ....................................... i Quick Links ............................................................................... i Product Registr[...]

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    Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual iii I ntroductIon Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today! Connect to our W eb site at www .garmin.com/registration/ . Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the back of the Fishnder 400C) in case your Fishnder 400C needs servi[...]

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    iv Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual I ntroductIon Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could r esult in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury . • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the unit to all available navigation sources, including information from visual sightings[...]

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    Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual  I nst allIng the F IshFInder 400c I nst allIng the f IshfInder 400c T o successfully operate your Fishnder 400C, you must properly install the shnder and all of its related parts. Compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the box. If any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin deal[...]

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     Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual I nst allIng the F IshFInder 400c Step 2: Mount the Fishnder Y ou can mount your shnder in one of two ways: • Surface Mount —mount the shnder onto a bracket (included) that attaches to the console or overhead. • Flush Mount —use the optional ush mount kit to mount the shnder int[...]

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    Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual  I nst allIng the F IshFInder 400c T o mount the bracket assembly: 1. Usingtheswivelbaseasatemplate,markthelocationofthe threeholesthatsecurethebrackettothemountingsurface. 2. Drillthemountingholes. • Ifyousecuretheba[...]

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    4 Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual I nst allIng the F IshFInder 400c Step 3: Install the T ransducer Proper transducer installation is key to getting the best performance from your shnder . If the transducer lead is too short, extension cables are available from your Garmin dealer . Coil and secure any excess cable. CAUTION: DO NOT cut the [...]

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    Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual  I nst allIng the F IshFInder 400c Mounting the Transducer on a T rolling Motor ( Dual Beam Transducers Only) T o mount the transducer on a trolling motor: 1. Slidethelargecabletiethroughtheslotonthetransducer mountwiththeridgesofthebandfacingupu[...]

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     Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual I nst allIng the F IshFInder 400c Mounting the Transducer on a T ransom $ONOTMOUNTTHETRANSDUCERDIRECTLYINTHE PATHOFTHEPROP  4HETRANSDUCERCANCAUSE CAVITATIONTHATMA YDEGRADETHEBOAT S PERFORMANCEANDDAMAGETHEPROP  -AKESURE[...]

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    Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual  I nst allIng the F IshFInder 400c When selecting a transom mount location, consider the following for optimal performance: • For your sonar to operate properly , the transducer must be located in calm water . DO NOT mount the transducer behind strakes, rivet lines, struts, ttings, water intake, discharge [...]

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     Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual I nst allIng the F IshFInder 400c 6. Markthelocation.Usinga1/8"bit,drillapilothole approximately3/8"(10mm)deep. 7. Attachthecableclampusinga4x12mmscrew .Coatthe screwwithmarinesealantbeforeinst[...]

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    Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual  I nst allIng the F IshFInder 400c Selecting a Location for a Shoot-Thru-Hull Installation When installing a transducer , the installation location must be the following: • Solid berglass, without any air bubbles, laminates, llers, or dead air space. • In an area of clean (non-turbulent) water at all [...]

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    0 Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual I nst allIng the F IshFInder 400c Step 4: Install the Wiring Harness The Fishnder 400C comes with a wiring harness that connects the shnder to power and the transducer with one easy-to-remove connection and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices. The color code in the diagram[...]

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    Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual   I nst allIng the F IshFInder 400c CANet H CANet L DC Power Source Fishnder 400C Wiring Harness PIN 8 - Black (Ground) PIN 13 - Red (DC Positive) PIN 7 - Yellow (Alarm) PIN 12 - White (CANet H) PIN 16 - Green (CANet L) PIN 18 - Blue (NMEA Out) Fishnder 400C Pin Assignment[...]

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     Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual I nst allIng the F IshFInder 400c Connecting to a NMEA device Y ou can connect the Fishnder 400C to another piece of NMEA compatible electronic equipment, such as a Garmin GPS (Global Positioning System) device. If equipped with a capable transducer , the Fishnder 400C can send depth, temperature, and[...]

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    Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual  I nst allIng the F IshFInder 400c Step 5: T est the Installation T o turn on your Fishnder 400C for the rst time, press and hold the POWER key until the unit beeps and turns on. Use the ROCKER and the SELECT key and follow the screens to congure your Fishnder 400C. NOTE: Although it is possible [...]

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    4 Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual I nst allIng the F IshFInder 400c Because water is necessary to carry the sounder ’ s sonar signal, the transducer must be in the water to work properly . Y ou cannot get a depth or distance reading when out of the water . When you place your boat in the water check for leaks around any screw holes that wer[...]

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    Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual  B asIc o pera tIon b asIc o pera tIon T urning the Fishnder 400C On or Off Press and hold the POWER key until the unit beeps and the Home screen appears. NOTE: When you turn on the Fishnder 400C for the rst time, you have to select a language, transducer type, units of measure, and color scheme. Ad[...]

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     Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual B asIc o pera tIon Understanding the Home Screen When you turn on your Fishnder 400C, the Home screen appears. Press up or down on the ROCKER , and then press SELECT to choose an option. NOTE: Options on this screen vary based on the type of transducer installed. Home Screen (Dual Frequency) Home Screen [...]

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    Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual  B asIc o pera tIon Understanding the Full Screen The Full Screen is the main screen for both dual beam and dual frequency transducers. On the Home screen, highlight Full Screen , and press SELECT . Depth T emperature Speed Range Bottom Suspended targets T ransducer mode Understanding the Split Zoom Screen U[...]

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     Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual B asIc o pera tIon Understanding the Flasher Screen The Flasher screen (dual beam transducer only) provides an almost instantaneous return of what is below your boat. The depth scale is organized as a ring that starts at the top, or 12:00, and progresses clockwise. Sonar information ashes on the ring whe[...]

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    Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual  B asIc o pera tIon Understanding the Numbers Screen The Numbers screen shows data elds populated by important numeric information instead of a graph. The data elds you see are determined by the capabilities of your transducer . On the Home screen, highlight Numbers , and press SELECT . All transducers[...]

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    0 Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual B asIc o pera tIon Understanding the Congure Screen The Congure screen contains the main conguration options for the Fishnder 400C. From this screen, you can dene and adjust settings universal to all Fishnder 400C screens. On the Home screen, highlight Congure , and press SELECT . Alarms [...]

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    Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual  c ustomIzIng the F IshFInder 400c c ustomIzIng the f IshfInder 400c Setting Alarms Y ou can set the Fishnder 400C to sound an audible alarm when certain conditions are met. By default, all alarms are turned off. T o set an alarm, on the Congure screen, highlight Alarms , and press SELECT . Shallow W a[...]

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    22 Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual c ustomIzIng the F IshFInder 400c Changing the Sonar Settings T o change the sonar settings, on the Congure screen, highlight Sonar , and press SELECT . Color Scheme —choose white or blue. This affects the background on all sonar screens, but does not change the Numbers or T emp Log screens. Fish Symbols ?[...]

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    Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual  c ustomIzIng the F IshFInder 400c Changing the System Settings T o change the system settings, on the Congure screen, highlight System , and press SELECT . Beeper —set when the unit makes audible sounds. The three settings are Off , Alarms Only (default), and On (keys and alarms). Simulator —turn on [...]

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    4 Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual c ustomIzIng the F IshFInder 400c T o adjust the Keel Offset: 1. Highlight Keel Offset ,andpress SELECT . 2. Usethe ROCKER tosetthevalueofthekeeloffset. 3. Press SELECT toacceptthenumber . NOTE: Press MENU to cancel your changes and return to t[...]

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    Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual  a dv anced s ettIngs a dv anced s ettIngs Press MENU on any screen to access advanced options. Dual Frequency Dual Beam Range —By default, the range is set to Auto . The range of the depth scale on the right side of the screen adjusts automatically as the depth readings increase or decrease. Highlight Man[...]

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    26 Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual a dv anced s ettIngs Zoom Depth (While Zoomed) —available only when you are using a 2x or a 4x Zoom. By default, the Zoom Depth is set to Auto and automatically adjusts with the depth. Y ou can adjust this setting to zoom in at a specic depth . Span (While Zoomed with Bottom Lock) —While using Bottom Loc[...]

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    Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual  a ppendIx a ppendIx Specications Physical Specications Size: 5" H x 5.7" W x 3" D (12.7 cm x 14.5 cm x 7.62 cm) W eight: 1.20 lbs (.544 kg) Display: 4.0" diagonal (10.19 cm), 3.21" H x 2.41" W (8.16 cm x 6.12 cm), QVGA display with adjustable brightness, 320 x 240 pixels,[...]

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    28 Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual a ppendIx Alarms and Messages The Fishnder 400C uses an on-screen message system to alert you to unit operating characteristics. When a message appears, press SELECT to acknowledge the message and return to the screen you were viewing. Battery Alarm —battery voltage has fallen below the value entered in th[...]

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    Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual  a ppendIx Limited W arranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. W ithin this period, Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at[...]

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    0 Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual a ppendIx Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby , Garmin, declares that this Fishnder 400C is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. T o view the full Declaration of Conformity , see the Garmin W eb site for your Garmin product: www .garmin.com/[...]

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    Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual  I ndex I ndex A A-scope 26 accessories 27 advanced settings 25 alarms 21 , 28 battery 21 deep water 21 drift 21 sh 21 shallow water 21 water temp 21 arches 22 B backlight adjusting 15 basic operation 15 beam 25 bottom lock 25 bracket assembly 2 C calibrate the speed sensor 24 CANet 12 , 27 caring for the[...]

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     Fishnder 400C Owner ’s Manual I ndex numbers 22 numbers screen 19 O odometer resetting 26 optional accessories 27 P physical specications 27 POWER/BACKLIGHT key 15 power/data and transducer cables 1 , 3 product registration iii Q quick links i R range 25 RANGE keys 15 registration. See product registration reset odometer 26 ROCKER ke[...]

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    For the latest fr ee software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products , visit the Garmin W eb site at www .garmin.com. © 2006, 2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate,[...]